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Sam Mellins is a senior reporter at New York Focus. He can be reached at sam@nysfocus.com.

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New York’s Chief Financial Regulator Promised Climate Action This Year. Where Is It?
Climate and Environment, New York State, Reporting
New York’s Chief Financial Regulator Promised Climate Action This Year. Where Is It?
Wall Street watchdog Adrienne Harris said her department would release climate change guidance for banks in 2022. She’s yet to publish a draft.

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December 7
Chief Judge Shortlist Excluded Court’s Sitting Liberals, DiFiore Opponents
Criminal Justice, New York State, Reporting
Chief Judge Shortlist Excluded Court’s Sitting Liberals, DiFiore Opponents
Three current Court of Appeals judges applied for the lead position. They are all people of color — and the only judges who regularly dissented from former chief Janet DiFiore's conservative rulings

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December 1
Chief Judge Shortlist Offers Hochul a Stark Choice
Criminal Justice, New York State, Reporting
Chief Judge Shortlist Offers Hochul a Stark Choice
Former Chief Judge Janet DiFiore’s unexpected resignation gave the governor a chance to reshape the Court of Appeals. Her pick will affect New Yorkers' rights for years to come.

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November 28
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